One Week Sailing Mykonos to Santorini

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Embark on a true sailing adventure through the Greek Islands, a forever favourite with young travellers for various sun-drenched delights. On this 8-day journey you get the perfect mix of sleepy islands, secret spots and iconic nightlife. Knock back cold drinks while the sun sets over the volcanic cliffs of Ios and let the water of the Aegan Sea rock you to s...

Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Sailing is THE way to see these stunning islands. Jump off the side of the boat into the glittering Aegean Sea and let the waves rock you to sleep each night.
    • Santorini has some of the most crazy beautiful landscapes in the world. Pass bleached-white villages that are stuck to plunging cliffs and along the rim of a volcano.
    • The remote Small Cyclades islands are chock-full of tavernas serving fresh seafood, far away from sweaty tourists and the rest of the world.
    • Take a swim off the coast of near-deserted (and allegedly haunted) Rhinia Island.
    • Grab a snorkel and explore the massive caves and coves of Koufonisis, keeping your eyes peeled for pirate treasure.

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a true sailing adventure through the Greek Islands, a forever favourite with young travellers for various sun-drenched delights. On this 8-day journey you get the perfect mix of sleepy islands, secret spots and iconic nightlife. Knock back cold drinks while the sun sets over the volcanic cliffs of Ios and let the water of the Aegan Sea rock you to sleep each night. Sail between perfectly white towns built into awesome cliffs and anchor off deserted beaches for a secluded swim. Slurp oysters and sip ouzo, and hey, if you happen to over-indulge, there’s nothing like clearing your head with a dip in warm aquamarine waters the next morning.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 11 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 18 - 30's
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Sailing

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Attractions

  • Santorini

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Mykonos

Welcome to paradise! Your sailing adventure kicks off with a welcome briefing at 4 pm. Meet the rest of your crew and group leader and make sure you’ve got insurance and next of kin info to pass on. You group leader will run you through the kitty process. It’s basical...

Day 2 Rhinia & Paros

Rise, shine and grab some breakfast on board before stopping for a dip at Rhinia, a small island with beautiful sandy beaches. Unoccupied and too small for a lot of tour boats, it’s likely you’ll be the only ones splashing around along the shore and the warm water is ...

Day 3 Iraklia - Koufonisi

Catch the breeze to Iraklia, where you can jump right off the side of the boat into aquamarine water. Let the salt water dry on your skin as you cruise on to Koufonisis, three tiny islands where it’s all rocky cliffs and massive, hollow coves. They’re so cavernous tha...

Day 4 Schinousa and Naxos

Start the day by exploring the deserted caves around Koufonisi. Strap on a snorkel and search for hidden hollows and, perhaps, treasure. It was mainly pirates who docked here over the years, after all. Then, set off for Naxos, where crumbling ruins sit next to sand th...

Day 5 Naxos

Today is as clear as the water around you. Maybe start with a swim to get your head in the same state. You might want to get up close and personal with history at Portara, the doorway to a temple built over 2000 years ago and never finished. In a place where most of t...

Day 6 Ios

Set sail for Ios, where the nightlife is almost as iconic as the cubed houses stacked on the shore. Crammed with dome-topped churches, sun-drenched beaches and heaving bars, this town wakes up when the sun goes down. If you feel like exploring the streets, the day is ...

Day 7 Santorini

Sail in past the caldera, the rim of a former volcano that formed when the center collapsed into a magma chamber. That’s right, you’re literally sailing over a (mostly dormant) volcano. There’s evidence of the islands explosive history everywhere you look, even when y...

Day 8 Santorini

Your Greek island adventure comes to an end today at 8 am. Dry your tears (and swimsuit) in the Santorini sun before heading home or continuing your adventure elsewhere.

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Accommodation

Overnight boat (7 nts),

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Guides
On this trip you will be accompanied by one of our skippers. Your skipper's role involves taking charge of the sailing, the safety of the vessel and safety for all passengers on board. Skippers all hold a Yacht Master Offshore license or higher and have completed an intense training and review process before sailing with us. They are also fully qualified in CPR and First Aid. The aim of the skipper is also to take the hassle out of your travels by organizing the overall operation and smooth-running of the trip, managing trip logistics and coordinating the kitty (where applicable). Your skipper will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect skippers to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country. http://www.intrepidtravel.com/insurance.php Many insurance companies will only cover you on a sailing trip if you are within a certain distance off the coast.  Noted below are the maximum distances (nautical miles) we travel off shore in Europe: Amalfi: 7 NM Sardinia: 2 NM France: 3NM Greece: 7NM Croatia: 5NM
Visa requirements
Passport: Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets. As a general rule most countries expect that your passport has a minimum of 6 months' validity remaining. Take a copy of the main passport pages and other important documents with you, and leave another copy at home with family or friends. Visas: Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time. If you receive an immigration card upon entry, please ensure you keep this safe as it may be requested at point of exit.
Health & Safety
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. Please refer to our website's safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trip. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. In addition to any included activities on your trip you'll have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. Our local representative may be able to assist you with available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your Intrepid itinerary, and Intrepid makes no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that our local representative has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it's deemed necessary due to safety concerns. For more details on the type of conditions and safety standards you can expect on your trip, please refer to Intrepid's operational safety policy on our website. We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before travelling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/contact-us/safety WATER SAFETY AT SEA: Travellers that are able and confident swimmers will be able to enjoy swimming & snorkelling off the boat, but please always note the skipper's advice and instructions on when and where to swim and what precautions to consider. Travellers who are not able to swim are certainly welcome on this trip, but you will be required to wear a life jacket when we are sailing. LIFE JACKETS: Intrepid will provide life jackets for private boats, but cannot guarantee that all public ferries will have enough life jackets or life rings for all clients. ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION: Alcohol abuse will not be tolerated onboard for safety reasons. The availability and consumption of alcohol on our sailing trips will be up to the skipper's discretion.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Finish point

  • Akrotiri Hotel Beachfront Restaurant
  • Akrotiri Area, Ακρωτήρι
  • Akrotiri
  • Santorini
  • 847 00
  • GREECE
  • Phone: +30 2286 081375
Trip ID
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